MG MGC GT

Key facts

Year

1968
Country

Great Britain
Capacity

2,912cc
Cylinders

6
Valves

Overhead
Output

145bhp at 5,250rpm
Performance

120mph
Price new

£1,249
Owner

National Motor Museum Trust
Manufacturer

MG Car Company, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Launched at the 1967 London Motor Show, the MGC was the British Motor Corporation’s replacement for the Austin Healey 3000. Based upon the sporty and popular MGB, it was powered by a newly developed six-cylinder engine shared with the Austin 3 Litre. This car was owned by a director of an MG dealership who used it until 1998. It is in original condition and has covered just over 20,000 miles from new.

Outwardly the only difference between the MGC and MGB was a bulge on the bonnet to accommodate the longer engine. The suspension needed an extensive re-design to accommodate the engine which, combined with much greater weight, rather spoiled the handling. Although a capable motorway cruiser, the MGC proved to be something of a disappointment and production ended in 1969 after just 4,457 had been built.